Cybersecurity Forum and Workshop

Emmanuel Obongha Okoi obtained both the National Diploma (2012) and the Higher National Diploma (2015) in Computer Science from Heritage Polytechnic, Eket. He holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Digital Computer Forensics from University of Memphis, USA (2019) and a Master of Science in Digital Computer Forensics Investigation from the same university in 2021. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Forensics Investigation at Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.

A multi-certified cybersecurity expert, he started his career as a Cisco Network Administrator. He is a certified ethical hacker from India, and Koffi Anan ICT Centre of Excellence in Accra, Ghana respectively He is also a Certified Cybersecurity Analyst E C Council of USA, as well as a Certified Digital Computer Forensics Expert from Buckmark Institute of Technology,Nairobi, Kenya. He is multi- certified in the field of cybersecurity with result- driven performance and notable research. He is well versed in corporate IT security initiative, participating in professional cybersecurity trainings, planning, penetration testing, analyzing cybersecurity operations, vulnerability control assessment, and implementing solutions in support of key business objectives. Mr Okoi is a trained Penetration Tester with 15 years of field experimental and hands-on training, with excellent awards. TECHNICAL KNOW – HOW Key Security Technologies: Kali Linux; Parrot OS, Redhat, CAIN OS forensics operating system Netsparker, Metaspolt, Nessus, Canvas, Nmap, Wireshak, Retna, Acunetix, Burpsute, Nikto, Maltago,Openvas, SIEM, Goesignal tracking of missing and stolen devices, PCI DSS, Cryptocurrency investigation, PCI DSS fraud detection, geolocation of stolen and missing devices, etc.

Cybersecurity/ Networking Security: Unix Based System (Solaris, Linux, BSD. Window (all) WANs, VPNs, Pen testing,Routers, Firewalls, Cloud, Virtualization, including Internet of Things (IoT) technology etc. Key Forensics Cain Os: Access Data FTK, Autopsy, volatility, passware forensics Toolkit, Sleuth kit, Oxygen Mobile Forensics Suite, wireshark, Network Miner. He is trained on how to build and programme hardware sensors, and microcontrollers to Internet of Things (IoT) technology. He is a consultant with many years of experience in related IT field which includes network security, Email forensics investigation, black & white box penetration testing,websites vulnerability Checks, online fraud detection, PCI

DSS fraud detection, Website recoveries, system threats/virus, network assimilations, development of e-commerce websites, video editing, Internet Protocol (IP) cameras installation several other IT related solutions. He has managed IT projects and also worked as team member in IT projects for high profile organizations like MTN Nigeria, INEC, Nigeria Army Cyberwarfare Command, Nigeria Navy, NSCDC, NDC, Nigeria Police, Nigerian Ports Authority, Enelcg G S Ltd, Africa Institute of Information Security, Resource Synergy, SwissPort in Accra, Ghana, Team Builders Construction Company, Accra, Ghana, and West Blue Alliance, Lusaka, Zambia etc.

Emmanuel Okoi is a seasoned speaker and talented facilitator of IT training for organization, MDAs and academic institutions. Some of the organization and government establishments that he has facilitated training for include NCS, CPN, ICAN, DPPR, Nigerian Navy, NNS Victory, Calabar, Nigerian Army Cyberwarfare Command Abuja. He has also served as a consultant to the Nigerian Police Force, Nigeria Immigration Service, National Defence College, EFCC, ICPC, DIA, University of Lagos, University of Abuja, Babcock University, Abia State Polytechnic, Nasarawa State University, Nigeria Communication Commission, and Nigeria Army Guards Brigade, Abuja. Other training activities include Cyber Security Practical Training workshops, Big Data Analyst & Computer Forensics Training Workshops with some security agencies within and outside the country. Other activities include Software Exhibitions,

Cyber Security Conferences in Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia and Kenya. Mr Okoi possesses good and well- packaged marketing and business qualities., and has been a board member of some high-profile companies including CRYPTOCURRENCY Company (Nig), Wealth Drillers Core Ltd and Gurssdich. Emmanuel Okoi is a member of faculty and Chief Executive Officer at CYESEC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (Cybersecurity & ESolutions)- one of the fastest growing cybersecurity and forensics startup companies in Nigeria and Africa.